By Simon Alvarez Posted on June 6, 2020 There are many cars out there that have the potential to be monsters in an Autocross course. Porsche’s 911 series, is one of them. That being said, unlocking the full potential of the 911 requires a driver that is experienced and skilled. Otherwise, even the mighty $185,000

Dealership technology company Reynolds and Reynolds this week named Tommy Barras its president and COO, a new role that will report directly to CEO Bob Brockman. Prior to his appointment Wednesday, Barras, 61, had served as Reynolds’ executive vice president of software development since 2008, the company said Friday. He has worked on software development since

The Porsche 968 may not be quite as desirable as 911 models of the day, as evidenced by the fact it was only produced for four years, between 1991 and 1995. Nevertheless, there was at least one variation, apart from the limited-run Turbo S, that was aimed at enthusiasts who wanted a pure driving experience:

ATHENS — Greece unveiled tax incentives to boost the use of electric cars, motorcycles and bicycles, as part of its 10-year climate plan for lower carbon emissions. Greece now has only about 1,000 electric cars — 0.3 percent of its fleet — on its roads, a very low rate compared to other EU countries, such

HAMBURG — Volkswagen has completed an internal report into how it came to publish a racist advert, the automaker said. The findings will be released once its management board has reviewed the matter, VW said on Friday. VW’s management board, headed by CEO Herbert Diess, meets regularly on Tuesdays. In the clip, a black man

The latest Batmobile has been fully revealed; the 2021 GMC Syclone is ready to rock; and the 2022 Genesis G70 was spied. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Matt Reeves, director of the “The Batman,” took to Twitter to reveal the latest Batmobile. With looks akin to a mid-engine retro muscle

Oil changes are an important part of regular maintenance, but have you ever wondered how long your car can go without oil? While we wouldn’t suggest you try this at home, that’s exactly what this video tries to answer. Uploaded by CarWow, the clip pits three older models – including a Ford Focus, a Honda

Jeff Guyton picked an interesting time to move back to the U.S. from Europe to take over as president of Mazda North American Operations just more than 14 months ago. The brand’s first redesigned model under its new “premium” image — the compact Mazda3 sedan and hatchback — was headed toward a disappointing sales debut

Earlier this year Super73 unveiled the new 2,000W Super73 R-Series electric bikes. Now the powerful and long-range mini-bikes are making deliveries, and you’ll want to check out these impressive rides. Electrek was front and center at Super73’s January unveiling of the company’s new flagship e-bike, the Super73 R-Series. At the time very few people anticipated

Auto fraud has increased exponentially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as some people attempt to take advantage of the unprecedented moment in time. Investing in identity verification technologies can reduce fraudulent auto originations during the crisis, fraud experts said, but only if dealerships and lenders are on board. One unexpected, increasing area of

The EPA range and energy consumption numbers for the upcoming Audi e-tron Sportback officially appeared on the EPA’s website. There is no surprise or change from the expected results, released previously by the German manufacturer, so 218 miles (351 km) of range and 77 MPGe – 438 Wh/mi (272 Wh/km) of combined energy consumption. It might

General Motors designated $10 million to support organizations that promote inclusion and racial justice, the company said Friday after making public statements advocating for inclusion and an end to racism this week. The automaker’s support will start with a $1 million donation to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the company said in a

Luxury carmaker Bentley is to cut 1,000 jobs in the UK, about a quarter of its workforce. The company, which makes its cars in Crewe, is expected to offer workers the chance to take voluntary redundancy. The move comes as the car industry faces a sharp drop in sales due to coronavirus. Bentley has also

Say hello to the 2020 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed, also sold as the Outlander Sport in the U.S. It’s quite a fun-looking small SUV, isn’t it? Eager to see how it performs in the real world, we recently sampled this bright orange example for a week and were left with mixed feelings, to put it mildly.

SHANGHAI — Jaguar Land Rover has entered into agreements with lenders in China for a secured term loan facility of 5 billion yuan ($704.5 million), its first debt financing in China. Arthur Yu, chief financial officer of Jaguar Land Rover China, said the Chinese banks that would provide a three-year revolving loan included Bank of China,

As the slowdown caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic lingers on, more and more automakers are starting to announce job cuts. The latest is Bentley, which the BBC reported Friday will cut 1,000 jobs at its operations in Crewe, United Kingdom, or about one in four staff. A formal announcement is expected shortly. The news

A couple of weeks ago, we stumbled across a 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo that had been wrecked and was listed for sale online. Recently, Rich Rebuilds took a trip to see the car to determine if he should buy it and return it to its former glory. As we only had a handful of low-resolution

As automakers battle back from a health crisis that has ripped the economy, the fleet sales to car-rental companies won’t be there to accelerate the recovery. Struggles in the rental market during the pandemic, highlighted by the bankruptcy filings of Hertz Global Holdings Inc. and the parent of Advantage Rent A Car, have cut off

By Eric Ralph Posted on June 5, 2020 Today is the tenth anniversary of SpaceX’s inaugural Falcon 9 launch, marking a decade of largely uninterrupted success that the company has rung in with a record-breaking Starlink launch and rocket landing. Just one day shy of the occasion, booster B1049 lifted off on its fifth orbital

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday that most of its salaried employees will continue working from home until at least September, about two months longer than previously estimated. The automaker, citing safety concerns, said it informed employees Thursday to help them plan their summer. “This timing allows us to continue prioritizing safety actions such

The 2021 version of the Porsche Taycan electric car has leaked in the configurator in some markets, revealing that it will feature several beautiful new color options. Porsche is only starting to ramp up deliveries of the Taycan, so we weren’t expecting any significant update for the 2021 model year. A member of the Taycan

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 1.8 million sedans because the secondary hood latch may get stuck in the open position. A majority of the recalled vehicles in North America are in the U.S. and Canada. The recall covers Nissan Altima sedans from the 2013-18 model years. Corrosion on the secondary latch may not

Car dealership Lookers has announced it will cut up to 1,500 jobs as it plans to close more of its sites in the UK. The company reopened its car showrooms on Monday after the government lifted coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Lookers had already announced it would shut a number of its sites. The company will now

The new Toyota Highlander is the latest addition to the three-row SUV segment, combining a family-friendly, easy-to-live-with character with a big cabin and modern technologies. As with almost every modern Toyota, the fourth-generation Highlander has moved on to the company’s TNGA architecture, claiming to be not only safer and more comfortable but also more durable

FRANKFURT — Germany is doubling incentives offered to buyers of battery-powered cars as part of a 130 billion-euros ($146 billion) economic recovery package for the period through the end of next year — but the government refused pleas for the program to include pure internal-combustion cars. Buyers of full-electric cars with a net list price

Volkswagen’s Arteon is about to come in for a subtle facelift, and included in the range this time will be a wagon, plug-in hybrid, and high-performance Arteon R. Sadly, only one of those new options is expected to reach the United States…the hybrid. We should have more details soon as VW will unveil its updated

Give an inexperienced driver a car with lots of power at the rear wheels and disaster often soon follows. Give someone a powerful rear-wheel drive car at a car event that has Ford Mustangs in attendance, and a crash is almost inevitable, as this video proves. The Ford Mustang has been the bud of jokes

Zotye Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co. are two very different Chinese automakers, but they have one thing in common: They’re both deeply troubled operations. Both are also the foundation of a startup import company in California, HAAH Automotive Holdings, which has been signing up dealers in 100 U.S. markets to retail vehicles from one

Apart from researching complex chemistries with high energy densities, scientists also want to create great batteries with common and abundant elements. Sodium, for example. Cells with this component always had issues. A new prototype – created by an Imperial College London team – managed to overcome most of them apart from lower energy density. That

With less than one month before the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement enters into force, the auto industry can now examine the pact’s long-awaited ground rules. USMCA’s uniform regulations — essentially an instruction manual providing the granular detail on how to comply with the deal’s new rules of origin — expound on regional value content calculations and